Hamburger Hash Browns

4 cups of frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
3 tbsp of vegetable oil
1/8 tsp of ground black pepper
1 lb of ground beef
1/2 tsp of garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 cup of water
1 .75oz packet dry of brown gravy mix
1 cup of shredded and divided Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish. Mix hash brown potatoes, vegetable oil, and black pepper in a bowl; press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, garlic powder, and onion powder in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

Mix water and gravy mix into the cooked beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover skillet, and simmer until water evaporates, about 5 minutes. Fold in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Spoon beef mixture onto the potato crust.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and bake until cheese is lightly browned, about 5 more minutes.

Enjoy!